Outstanding houses in Côtes du Forez.
Gamay grown at altitude demands restraint—Côtes du Forez wines skip the jammy excess of lower Loire valleys, instead pulling mineral tension and black pepper from volcanic soil and cool nights.
Region DNA
The character of Côtes du Forez
Based on 11 wines with structural data
Style profile
Tight, signature style across producers
FEM score distribution
Based on 1 rated wineries in this region
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Côtes du Forez
Domaine des Terrasses
VisitCôtes du Forez is a wine region in France, home to 4 producers tracked on Femente. Its vineyards are led by Gamay, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay, producing French Loire Rosé wines.
Côtes du Forez — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Côtes du Forez?
- The most planted varieties in Côtes du Forez are Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Gamay Noir, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Côtes du Forez known for?
- Côtes du Forez is known for French Loire Rosé wines.
- How many wineries are in Côtes du Forez?
- Femente tracks 4 producers in Côtes du Forez.
- Where is Côtes du Forez?
- Côtes du Forez is a wine region in France.
Côtes du Forez
Gamay grown at altitude demands restraint—Côtes du Forez wines skip the jammy excess of lower Loire valleys, instead pulling mineral tension and black pepper from volcanic soil and cool nights.